F-35A Lightning IIs REFUEL MID-AIR OVER THE INDOPACIFIC!

Witness the F-35A Lightning II's strength and precision as it refuels in the air above the Pacific Ocean! This amazing aerial display demonstrates the improved capabilities of the F-35A, the latest generation of multirole fighter aircraft. Watch as the aircraft collects fuel from a tanker jet, showcasing its potential to increase range and stay in the air for longer periods of time. This unusual footage offers a unique look at the inner workings of military aviation and is a must-see for anybody interested in aircraft and military technology.

RAAF F-35As receive fuel from USAF KC-135 during exercise CN25
ANDERSEN AFB, GUAM
02.10.2025

A pair of Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs conduct aerial refueling with a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 465th Aerial Refueling Squadron, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, over the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility, Feb. 11, 2025 as part of exercise Cope North 2025. Exercise CN25 aims to further integrate ally and partner capabilities towards enhancing security and stability to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Thomas Hansford)

Film Credits: Video by Airman 1st Class Thomas Hansford
1st Combat Camera Squadron